Freehold tearoom premises situated within a busy trading area close to the Market Place in Newark town centre. The tearooms, following retirement of a previous owner, have been closed. During a 20 year ownership the tearooms were highly profitable and a focal point in Newark town centre. This iconic timber framed building is Grade II listed and offered for sale freehold with vacant position. Alternative uses under the Class E planning use will include financial services, professional services, medical or health services and office use.
The ground floor cafe provides 250 sq.ft plus a well fitted kitchen. The first floor restaurant provides 430 sq.ft approximately.
The property is conveniently situated close to the Old Post Office, a popular inn and dining venue, as well as the Queens Head public house and a variety of nearby retail outlets. Queens Head Court is connected by an archway to Kirk Gate, with York stone paving leading through to the historic cobbled Georgian Market Place.
Newark is a sizeable market town with a residential population of 25,000 approximately and a catchment area population of 113, 000. The town is placed centrally in the UK and has good access to the A1 and A46 trunk roads. Newark Northgate station has regular and frequent mainline services to London Kings Cross with journey times of just over 75 minutes.
This timber framed building is 16th century dated and restored in 1960. The "Jettied" front and bow window are particular features of the property. The following accommodation is provided:
GROUND FLOOR CAFE 6.40m x 3.56m (21' x 11'8 )
Heavily beamed ceiling, exposed timber frame, bow window, side door and windows, open tread stairs to the first floor.
KITCHEN 3.58m x 3.30m (11'9 x 10'10 )
Stainless steel sink unit and drainer with separate hand bowl, electric hot water heater, fluorescent lighting, stainless steel working surface, non slip floor, hygienic wall cladding.
FIRST FLOOR
RESTAURANT 8.46m x 4.39m (27'9 x 14'5 )
Oak floor, vaulted ceiling, exposed timber frame and crook post, leaded light windows, night storage heater, counter area.
WC
With close coupled WC, basin and fitted hand drier.
SERVICES
Mains water, electricity and drainage are all connected to the property.
TENURE
The property is freehold.
POSSESSION
Vacant possession will be given on completion.
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with the selling agents.
RIGHTS AND EASEMENTS
* A right of way over Queens Head Court by foot only.
* Owner responsible for a one sixth cost of maintaining Queens Head Court right of way.
* Covenant restricting the sale of intoxicating liquors.
RATEABLE VALUE
The property is elected for VAT.
